Private Lessons  

The Spinning Room will now resume private lessons with all the usual precautions of these current times.  Our first preference for private lessons is to try to do it virtually, contact free and outside our regular shop hours. The lessons might be any combination of phone, ZOOM or email. 
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​Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time -  518-861-0038 /  info@spinningroom.net.  

The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.

Classes

We will start offering classes either virtually through ZOOM or in-person again. This will be indicated in the class listing. To keep students and teachers safe, in-person classes will take place under the following conditions:
  • Limited number of participants (4 students + 1 teacher).
  • No longer than 2 hour long class sessions.
  • Classes will be scheduled outside our regular shop hours.
  • All have to wear masks during the entire class.
  • Temperature check will be established upon entrance when sessions are longer than 1 hour. 
  • Any one that has been in the shop and tested positive for Covid-19 should contact the shop personnel immediately.
  • Class fee must be paid at registration to secure your spot in class.​
  • No customer shopping may be done during a class, so participants need to have all their materials with them prior to the session.

February Classes

Mochila Style Change Purse                                                      In-Person Class
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WHEN:       Tuesdays,      February       2 & 16     6 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Walter Fosdick       
FEE:  $45

Learn the art of “Mochila “style crochet. This technique is a traditional art form from the Wayuu tribes in Columbia. You will learn a tapestry crochet technique which can be applied to larger projects. 

MATERIALS: 
Yarn: DK cotton yarn. (Cascade Ultra Pima in 4 colors used for sample) Pattern: provided in electronic or printed format, 
Needle:  2mm (US 4) crochet hook, 
Other: Change purse can be ordered at JoAnn’s or Amazon.

HOMEWORK: Purchase materials and print patterns.
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SKILL LEVEL: This class is appropriate for advanced beginners.

Needle Felted Heart Garland                                      In-Person Class

WHEN:                Sunday,       February  7,     12 - 1:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Yvette Terplak
FEE:    $15  + $5 materials fee to teacher

Learn the basics of needle felting with this fun project can brighten up any décor anytime of the year. This class will cover the basics in needle felting using a mold.

MATERIALS: 
Wool roving in various colors of white, red, pink and more will be provided in class.

HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: Experience in needle felting is not necessary, all skill levels are welcome.

The  Flame Test Shawl                                                    In-Person Class

WHEN:                Tuesday,        February 23,      6 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Allison Sarnoff
FEE:  $25

This shawlette is perfect for brightly variegated swirls of color in those single skeins of sock yarn you just can’t help buying. The pooling and flashing gets broken up by the bee stitch and the increases on every other row keep the colors moving. 

MATERIALS: 
Pattern: The Flame Test Shawl pattern is available on Ravelry or can be purchased through the shop.
Yarn: One Skein of sock yarn with appropriate knitting needle.

HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: Need to know how to knit.

The Traveling Cable Hat                                       VIRTUAL- ONLINE CLASS                                                

WHEN:               Wednesday,        February 24,      6 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Allison Sarnoff
FEE:  $25
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Cables add depth and dimension to any pattern.  Although cables look complicated, they’re only slightly more difficult than putting one foot in front of the other! In this class, Allison will show you how to work a cable without using an extra cable needle. This Traveling Cable Hat presents the perfect opportunity to hone your cabling skills with this new method.
Payment in advance is required and link will be sent the day prior to the class. 
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MATERIALS: 
Pattern: The Traveling Cable Hat by Purl Soho (free on Ravelry) 
Yarn: 218 yards of worsted for an adult hat, 109 for baby/toddler
​Needles: size 20”  size 5 & 6 circular needle size 6 DPN’s.
(16” can also be used esp for baby)

HOMEWORK:  Complete the ribbing for the hat through round 1before class.

SKILL LEVEL: Student should have experience knitting in the round. 

Short Row Techniques                                                    In-Person Class                                 

WHEN:               Thursday,        February 25,      6 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Lisa Bates
FEE:  $35

Short Rows (SR) are a frequently referenced technique in knitting patterns for garments. There are many ways to do SRs, and some give a nicer result than others. Learn how to do the different techniques, and know when you can swap techniques or not. In this class, Lisa will teachWrap & Turn (W&T), YO SR, German Short Row (GSR), Japanese Short Row (JSR), and its similarity to Sunday Short Row. 
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MATERIALS: 
Worsted weight yarn in two colors.
Needles: Size 7.   
Use any type needle you like: DPN, circular or straight.

HOMEWORK:  Start 3 swatches of 20 stitches, 2 rows garter, followed by 2 rows, stockinette; & 1 swatch 4 rows garter. Light colored yarn works best to make it easy to see stitches.

SKILL LEVEL: Student should have experience knitting and purling.

March Classes

Short Row Techniques                                          VIRTUAL- ONLINE CLASS                                

WHEN:              Saturday,        March 6,      10 - 11:30am
INSTRUCTOR:  Lisa Bates
FEE:  $35

Short Rows (SR) are a frequently referenced technique in knitting patterns for garments. There are many ways to do SRs, and some give a nicer result than others. Learn how to do the different techniques, and know when you can swap techniques or not. In this class, Lisa will teachWrap & Turn (W&T), YO SR, German Short Row (GSR), Japanese Short Row (JSR), and its similarity to Sunday Short Row. 
Payment in advance is required and link will be sent the day prior to the class. ​
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MATERIALS: 
Worsted weight yarn in two colors.
Needles: Size 7.   
Use any type needle you like: DPN, circular or straight.

HOMEWORK:  Start 3 swatches of 20 stitches, 2 rows garter, followed by 2 rows, stockinette; & 1 swatch 4 rows garter. Light colored yarn works best to make it easy to see stitches.

SKILL LEVEL: Student should have experience knitting and purling.

Needle Felted Easter/Spring Eggs                                   In-Person Class 

WHEN:            Sunday,        March 14,      12 - 1:30 pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Yvette Terplak
FEE:  $15  + $5 material fee payable to the teacher at class

A fun class to create some lovely decorative eggs for Easter/Spring. You will learn needle felting over a form and how to use needle felting to embellish other fibers.

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MATERIALS: 
Will be provided by teacher. 

HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: Experience in needle felting is not necessary, all skill levels are welcome.

Beginning Knitting                                                        In-Person Class

WHEN:            Thursdays,   March 25 & April 1,      6-8:00pm
INSTRUCTOR:  Robin Barbera
FEE:  $45

Learn to knit of the first time or dust off your skills from years ago. We will cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Class discussion will also include types of yarn, reading a pattern and fixing those pesky inevitable mistakes. Class project will include but are not limited to cotton dishcloths. Every effort will be made to accommodate the interests of the students. This is a great skill to learn with friends as well.

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MATERIALS: 
Worsted weight cotton yarn and size 7 or 8 or 9, 10” straight. 

HOMEWORK:  None

SKILL LEVEL: This is a beginner class.